Donald C. Simon, 82, Lee’s Summit, MO, formerly of Wichita, KS and Huntsville, AL passed away November 16, 2004 after a lengthy struggle with Parkinson’s Disease. Don’s earthly remains will be placed next to his wife, Lucy, in Council Grove, KS after a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in…

Clarence E. Norton, 57, resident of Indiana, passed away November 15, 2004. Cremation.

Jennave Thurman, 79, Independence, MO, died Nov. 15, 2004, at home. Funeral services 11 a.m. Thur., Nov. 18, at Missouri Funeral Care. Friends may call 6-7:30 p.m. Wed. at the funeral home. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery, Indep., MO.

Vincent L. Blankenship, Jr., 31 years old, died on the morning of Nov. 15, 2004. He leaves his father, Vince Blankenship, Sr.; sister, Lisa R. Blankenship, and his brother, Richard L. Blankenship; grandmothers, Kitty Blankenship and Helen Allen. His deceased mother, Inez Blankenship.

Nell S. Davis Brady was called home on this 12th day of November, 2004, by Our heavenly Father. She was living in Lexington, MO. She was born in Independence, MO, on the 25th of August, 1916, to Alice Ann and Earl C. Davis. She was preceded in death by her husband, Don Balke Brady, of…

Elizabeth Mary Hompertz, 88, Independence, MO, formerly of Mauston, WI, passed away Wednesday, November 10, 2004, at Monterey Park Care Center, Independence, MO. She was born in Elroy, WI.

James Blake, passed away November 7, 2004 at Truman Medical Center. Cremation.

Frances “Sassie” Schroer, 62, passed away November 7, 2004, from causes yet to be determined. Services will be held at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown, MO, 2 p.m. Thursday, November 11, 2004. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in her memory to the American Diabetes Association,…

Mike Lyons, 47, Raytown, MO, passed away November 6, 2004. He leaves his mother, Mel Lyons of Raytown; daughter, Briana and son, Mikey of the home; one sister, Lynda Alexander; and one brother, Tony Lyons. Cremation. Graveside services Thurs. 12 noon at Memorial Park Cemetery

Juanita Bishop Pritchett, Lee’s Summit, MO, born October 31, 1939, passed away Thursday, November 4, 2004, at White Ridge Health Center. She is survived by three children, Robyn Dervaes, Scott Dervaes and Billy Dervaes.